Steve (BSc Hons, FIIC) is a journalist and communicator with more than 35 years' experience.
Steve is a specialist in science and hi-tech industries, including aerospace, computing, internet and telecommunications and has won the IoIC Communicators in Business awards of excellence for both printed and electronic communications. He was also a finalist in the 2002 Aerospace Journalist of the Year Awards.
Steve was also the originator and publisher of GetConnected.aero (sold in 2020), which focuses on inflight connectivity and is space & technology editor for both Arabian and African Aerospace magazines and Arabian Aerospace SHOW BUSINESS dailies.
Dr. Nicklas Dahlstrom, director of human factors for Emirates Airline, addressing the Aviation Africa conference in Dubai today, told the audience that human factors training is essential, especially when people from different cultures work together.
Poor Search and Rescue (SAR) coordination has been highlighted by a succession of international air tragedies. In a case study, Brian Day, ICAO HQ technical officer, SAR (retired) and now a civil aviation SAR consultant, said SAR's purpose is clear and unambiguous – it saves lives.
The launch three years ago of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) moved business aviation in the region into the spotlight. Operators, financiers, lessors, owners, FBO and flight service providers now have a voice.
